All of the headstones were from the 19th century. The cemetery in the southeastern Henry County town was founded in 1837.

One of the damaged stones marked the grave of the town's founder, Lewis Freeman.

Investigators said three carloads of teenagers went to the cemetery the night the headstones were damaged. One witness blamed much of the damage on Smith, saying he "knocked over and kicked the larger headstones," and "drop-kicked some of them using both feet."

Co-defendant Ray has entered a not-guilty plea, and is set to stand trial Dec. 17. He told police the headstones were already damaged when he and his friends arrived at the cemetery.

Both teens have posted bond and been released from the Henry County jail.

State Rep. Tom Saunders, secretary-treasurer of the Lewisville Cemetery Association, said the cemetery's insurance coverage will not pay for restoring the headstones.

A chicken-and-noodle dinner to raise funds to restore the headstones is set for 4-7 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Gathering, at 902 E. Main St. in Lewisville.

Contact news reporter Douglas Walker at (765) 213-5851. You can also follow him on Twitter @DouglasWalkerSP.